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| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code: | PHYS6102 | ||||
| Course Name: | Detector Physics | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ONUR BUĞRA KOLCU | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | This course aims to provide an introduction to the working principle and applications of detectors used in nuclear and particle physics. |
| Course Content: | Interactions of charged particles, interactions of photons, interactions of hadrons and neutral particles. Gaseous detectors, scintillation detectors, solid-state detectors. Characteristic properties of particle detectors; tracking, calorimetry, particle identification. NIM and VME modules in HEPP instrumentation. Laboratory applications. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the basic principles of particle interactions. 2) Understands the working principles of detectors used in particle and nuclear physics. 3) Understands the applications of different types of detectors and detector systems. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Interactions of particles and radiation with matter | |
| 3) | Interactions of particles and radiation with matter | |
| 4) | Gaseous detectors | |
| 5) | Semiconductor detectors | |
| 6) | Semiconductor detectors | |
| 7) | Scintillation detectors | |
| 8) | Calorimeters | |
| 9) | Particle identification | |
| 10) | Detection of neutral particles | |
| 11) | NIM and VME modules | |
| 12) | Detectors: laboratory work and discussion | |
| 13) | Detectors: laboratory work and discussion | |
| 14) | Detectors: laboratory work and discussion |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | D. Green: The Physics of Particle Detectors, Cambridge C. Grupen: Particle Detectors, Cambridge W. R. Leo: Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, Springer S. Tavernier, Experimental Techniques in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Springer |
| References: | D. Green: The Physics of Particle Detectors, Cambridge C. Grupen: Particle Detectors, Cambridge W. R. Leo: Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, Springer S. Tavernier, Experimental Techniques in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Springer |
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| 1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills. | |||||||||
| 6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | |||||||||
| 7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators. | |||||||||
| 8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | |||||||||
| 9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. | 3 |
| 2) | Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 2 |
| 3) | Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. | 3 |
| 4) | Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. | 3 |
| 5) | Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills. | 2 |
| 6) | Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | |
| 7) | Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators. | |
| 8) | Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | |
| 9) | Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. | 3 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 4 | 84 | |||
| Application | 4 | 2 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 10 | 40 | |||
| Quizzes | 2 | 8 | 1 | 18 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Final | 1 | 40 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Total Workload | 241 | ||||||